Welcome back to Melbourne!

Thank you to Queen's College for once again hosting our National Finals!

This allows us to offer a range of affordable entry options . A basic entry starts from $77, and schools can then choose to purchase additional benefits such as coaching and lectures or meals and accommodation.

We are also excited once again to incorporate the Finals of the RJ Shield Finals and the OzSchools Chess Challenge as the Tera-Finals on the Sunday afternoon 26th November. This event has $1000+ in cash prizes and attracts some of the strongest juniors in Australia. We also have a separate and strong Warm-Up tournament on the Sunday for those not participating in RJ Shield/Oz Schools, and this Warm-Up event will appeal to interstate visitors arriving for the National Interschool Finals

What do schools say about this event?

_"Heaps
of fun - great supportive Chess Kids staff. Great environment to learn and meet
other great chess kids." - Mellissa
(TAS)

"Our
chess players look forward to this event eagerly every year – it is their
favourite tournament, and although very competitive, it is great fun as well." - Sue
McLelland, Doncaster Gardens PS (Vic)

"This
chess tournament was an awesome opportunity to make new friends and improve our
chess." - Nicole
Tsoi, Auckland International College (NZ)

"With strong competition, free lectures and Chess Kids’ typically excellent running of a tournament, the Interschool National Finals are not to be missed!"

"Fantastic opportunity to meet and play other chess enthusiasts." - Helen Boulton, Wodonga Middle Years College

"Since we have been involved with Chess Kids I have witnessed the development of students lacking in confidence to be self-assured, able to concentrate longer and performing better in other subject areas."

"Chess is like a war of the mind." - Luke Baker, participant

"This is the best experience, something worth training for." - Tim Jolly, Latrobe High School

"Having this experience has meant the world to our chess kids." - Alyssa MacDonald, Deception Bay Nth State School

"Thank you Chess Kids! We had a great 2 days. 2 days immersed in the world of Chess. Making moves, meeting people and moving our mental muscles." - Christine Craig, Stella Maris, Maroochydore

"Fantastic 2 days that ran smoothly where kids are challenged to do their best." - M. White, Balranald Central School

"Brilliant learning experience; great chance to improve your chess and meet new players." - Tim Simaile, Kadina High School

"Thanks for having us in your tournament. We had a great time and would love to come back again." - Brian Thew, Wollumbin High School